Tottenham Hotspur might look to sign 20-year-old English youth international Nico O’Reilly from Manchester City in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Graeme Bailey on TBR Football, Nico O’Reilly is the subject of interest from Tottenham Hotspur. The Lilywhites are closely monitoring the progress of the Manchester City breakout prospect. However, the 20-year-old versatile footballer will likely sign a new contract with the Premier League champions.
Who is Nico O’Reilly?
Nico O’Reilly has enjoyed his breakthrough in the first-team squad at Manchester City this season. A native of Manchester, the Englishman spent his formative years in his home city, joining Manchester City as an eight-year-old in 2013 before rapidly progressing through the ranks at the Premier League club.
The 20-year-old made his first-team bow for Manchester City at the onset of the 2024/25 season and has seen his involvement increase with each passing month. O’Reilly has already turned out 14 times thus far for Manchester City while chipping in with five goals and two assists.
While the English youth international is primarily a midfielder, he has been a revelation as a left-back, with Pep Guardiola mainly using him in that position this season. Meanwhile, O’Reilly’s exploits have not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs. Premier League bigwigs, in particular, have shown an interest in securing his services.
A man in demand
Chelsea showed interest in Nico O’Reilly a few weeks ago, and they have reportedly continued tracking his progress at Manchester City. The latest report has linked the highly-rated utility man with Tottenham Hotspur, with the North London club keeping tabs on his performances for the Premier League champions.
Tottenham can do with a new left-back amid uncertainties surrounding Ben Davies’s long-term future. In addition, a new midfielder will serve the North London club well if they part ways with Yves Bissouma. However, prising the 20-year-old Englishman away from Manchester City will be a tall order due to his contract talks with the Citizens.
The report has claimed that O’Reilly’s talks with Manchester City over a new contract have progressed well, with an agreement on the cards. So, Tottenham must look elsewhere, with the English youth international closing in on signing an improved deal with the Premier League champions.
